mod.est
adj.(形容词)
Having or showing a moderate estimation of one`s own talents, abilities, and value.
谨慎的:有或显示出一种对于自己的才华,能力或价值的适当的估计的
Having or proceeding from a disinclination to call attention to oneself; retiring or diffident.See Synonyms at shy
羞怯的:有或出自不愿引起别人对自己注意的;避世的或缺乏自信的参见 shy
Observing conventional proprieties in speech, behavior, or dress.
端庄的,正派的:在讲话、行为或服装上遵守传统礼仪的
Free from showiness or ostentation; unpretentious.See Synonyms at plain
谦虚的:不炫耀或卖弄的;不自命不凡的参见 plain
Moderate or limited in size, quantity, or range; not extreme:
适度的:在尺寸,数量或范围上适度的或有限的;不极端的:
例句:
a modest price; a newspaper with a modest circulation.
适中的价格,订阅量不大的报纸
来源:
Latin modestus * see med-
拉丁语 modestus *参见 med-
【引伸】
mod.estly
adv.(副词)